Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekday Home Health

Optum; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Optum's HomeCall, part of LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy to patients in home care settings. The role emphasizes following state laws, implementing treatment per the plan of care, and documenting patient responses.

Requirements include OTA licensure, driver’s license, CPR preferred, ability to multitask and work independently, strong communication. The compensation includes a wide pay range with benefits and mileage reimbursement; full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT.
• Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
• Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes to the patient’s condition.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

OTA licensure

Job description

Optum's HomeCall, part of LHC Group, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy to patients in home care settings. The role emphasizes following state laws, implementing treatment per the plan of care, and documenting patient responses.

Requirements include OTA licensure, driver’s license, CPR preferred, ability to multitask and work independently, strong communication. The compensation includes a wide pay range with benefits and mileage reimbursement; full-time schedule.